A short-term, cognitive-behavioral method of group work for chemical dependence that relies on using specially selected songs to address issues encountered in different stages of recovery. Each session involves listening to and discussing a song, and then re-writing another song and applying the insights gained. Both songs deal with the same recovery issue, but the discussion and rewriting process allows for each group member's responses to be addressed uniquely. Included are 14 practical and adaptable session protocols that may be used separately or in a series.